"Dubious yes, but any source of information is a source nonetheless," Artemis said tersely. "Both information and misinformation is key to the puzzle. There is always a reason why."

Maybe they wouldn't get along as famously as Artemis had hoped. Hitsugaya seemed as rigid in person as he was on the bulletin boards. He also didn't appreciate Hitsugaya's easy dismissal of Alec Doyle and consequently--his transcripts. Oh well. Perhaps when the Captain was in need of information, he would reconsider his position. And Artemis would be there--with a price in mind.

"A brainwashed acquaintance of yours?" Artemis ventured with a small smile. "You seem to be so sure of our imminent doom, after all."